The Bureau of Land Management Utah is offering this grant to support critical plant conservation and restoration management across the state. This funding, sourced through IIJA/IRA programs, is designed to enhance the ecological health and resilience of Utah’s unique landscapes. This grant is for the purpose of promoting sustainable land management by funding projects in native plant propagation, habitat restoration, invasive species control, and post-disturbance recovery. The initiative seeks to bolster biodiversity, improve ecosystem functionality, and implement climate change adaptation strategies within BLM-managed lands, ensuring long-term ecological stability and health.
Opportunity ID: 352804
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00277 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Utah Plant Conservation and Restoration Management |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.245 — Plant Conservation and Restoration Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 05, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 05, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 03, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted on grants.gov no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates. Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked and selected by June 03, 2024: Open from March 05, 2024 through May 03, 2024 Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 03, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted on grants.gov no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates. Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked and selected by June 03, 2024: Open from March 05, 2024 through May 03, 2024 Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts County governments Private institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Individuals and For-Profit Organizations are ineligible to apply for awards under this NOFO.This program NOFO does not support entities hiring interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993. The Public Lands Corps Act of 1993, 16 USC, Chapter 37, Subchapter II-Public Lands Corps, is the only legislative authority that allows BLM to "hire" interns under this authority. Therefore, eligible Youth Conservation Corps may only apply for projects developed under NOFO 15.243 – BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands. CESUs are partnerships with a purpose to promote, conduct, and provide research, studies, assessments, monitoring, technical assistance, and educational services. If a cooperative agreement is awarded to a CESU partner under a formally negotiated Master CESU agreement which is consistent with the CESU purpose, indirect costs are limited to a rate of no-more-than 17.5 percent of the indirect cost base recognized in the partner’s Federal Agency-approved Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA). Applicant’s should specify if their proposal furthers the purpose of the CESU program, and if so which CESU Network should be considered as host. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Bureau of Land Management Headquarters Utah Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Stephanie McBride
smcbride@blm.gov Email:smcbride@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 352804 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_L24AS00277.pdf
Folder 352804 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 352804 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 03 (M) 15.245 Attachment A.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Stephanie McBride smcbride@blm.gov Email: smcbride@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.245 | L24AS00277 | IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Utah Plant Conservation and Restoration Management | PKG00285197 | Mar 05, 2024 | May 03, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
352804 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
352804 SF424A-1.0.pdf
352804 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
352804 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
352804 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
352804 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
352804 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
352804 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
352804 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
352804 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
352804 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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